Best Daycares in Salinas

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

199 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Monterey County

2022 median
$1,745
/ month
infant
$1,092
/ month
toddler
$856
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $717/month).

Salinas offers a wide range of daycare options for families with 199 licensed facilities, including 18 Family Child Care Homes and 2 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Salinas, Monterey County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Adriana Reyes & Gaudencia Gonzalez, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Salinas, Monterey County charge a median of $1,561 per month for infant care and $868 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,127 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 20 Daycares in Salinas

1

Adriana Reyes & Gaudencia Gonzalez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
2

Alejandra Becerra

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
3

Alejandra Tapia Caballero

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
4

Alisal Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Salinas

Capacity: 22
5

Alma Godinez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
6

Alondra Tapia

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
7

Amy Diaz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
8

Ana Castro Cruz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
9

Ana Fernandez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
10

Ana Melgoza De Anaya

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
11

Ana Salcedo Vazquez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
12

Angelica Hernandez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
13

Anna Ramos

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
14

Antonia Cortes Sierra

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
15

Aurelio Ramirez Espinoza

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
16

Barbara Guevara

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
17

Baudelia Vasquez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
18

Boronda Meadows Elementary Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Salinas

Capacity: 68
19

Brenda E. Anaya

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14
20

Brianna Lozano

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Salinas?
There are 199 licensed daycare facilities in Salinas, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Salinas?
Salinas has 18 Family Child Care Home, 2 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Salinas rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Salinas have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Salinas?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Salinas charge approximately $1,561/month for infants, $986/month for toddlers, and $868/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,127/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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